TransPennine Express and the five other train operators in public ownership are encouraging students to consider an apprenticeship in the rail industry.
Between them, TransPennine Express, c2c, LNER, Northern, South Western Railway and Southeastern offer hundreds of apprenticeships across the country, every year, in roles such as drivers, conductors and engineers, as well as a number of support functions.
Highlighting the benefits, they say rail industry apprenticeships offer:
- The opportunity to earn while you learn, with competitive salaries from day one
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The chance to develop transferable workplace skills alongside those that are role specific
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A gateway into an industry with real career progression opportunities
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The chance to serve their community as the government’s public ownership programme continues apace.
Chris Jackson, managing director of TransPennine Express, said: "The rail industry offers more than just a job - it provides careers with real opportunity for progression.
"Apprenticeships are a great way to get a ‘foot in the door’ and what better time to join the industry than now as we continue the journey towards Great British Railways.
“Whether you're interested in driving trains or working in one of the specialist support functions - there’s a place for everyone in rail."
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